[newbie] cups problem

[poogle]

Whenever I start MD7.2 (I switch off my pc when not in use) I have to go into 
Drakconf and setup my printer - all of the settings are still there, I just 
have to go through the motions of clicking on boxes until I get to "done".
If I forget to do this and try to print, whatever I'm trying to print from 
hangs, document/konqueror/e mail etc.
Any ideas please ?